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SY60 LKA

2010 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,872 mi
Last recorded59,872 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 LKA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 59,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner rack arm ball joint slight movement

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear of vehicle is very corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2025 54,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 40,650 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 40,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,907 miles

rear exhaust flanges thin

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,877 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 36,877 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,434 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,597 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,395 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 31,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,338 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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SY60 LKA is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 77,277 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY60 LKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY60 LKA is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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